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The metacarpal bones are the bones distal to the wrist.
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The five hand bones between the carpal bones of the wrist and the phalangeal bones of the fingers are the metacarpals.

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There are fifteen Bones in wrist:

1. Carpal (8)

2. Metacarpal (5)

3. Radius

4. Ulna

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The humerus, radius, and ulna are distal to the glenoid cavity and proximal to the wrist.

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The carpals, metacarpals, and phalanges are distal to the radius and ulna.

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